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Demographic Study of Summerfield: White Majority and Racial Composition Analysis
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Summerfield, a neighborhood in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, exhibits a "White Majority" demographic composition with a median income of $91,527 as of 2022. The area has low diversity, with the white population representing over 70% of residents throughout the past decade. Summerfield has experienced population growth, increasing from 1,254 residents in 2010 to 1,557 in 2022.
Over the past decade, Summerfield has maintained its status as a "White Majority" community, with the white population consistently representing between 72-80% of residents. The Black population has shown fluctuation, increasing from 9% in 2013 to 16% in 2017, before settling at 14% in 2022. The Asian population has remained relatively stable, between 3-9% throughout the decade. The Hispanic population has shown a gradual increase from 2% in 2013 to 5% in 2022.
The median income in Summerfield has shown growth and fluctuation over the years. From 2013 to 2021, the median income increased from $81,758 to $100,322, representing a 22.7% growth over eight years. There was a slight decrease to $91,527 in 2022. Summerfield remains an affluent neighborhood, with median incomes consistently above $80,000 throughout the observed period.
Summerfield's demographic composition, with its strong white majority, differs from national trends towards increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The neighborhood's median income is higher than the national median household income, which was around $67,521 in 2020, indicating that Summerfield is a relatively affluent area. The steady population growth in Summerfield contrasts with some urban areas that have experienced population declines, suggesting that this neighborhood remains desirable and economically vibrant.
Summerfield has experienced minor demographic shifts and economic growth over the past decade, but has largely maintained its character as an affluent, predominantly white neighborhood. The subtle increases in minority populations, particularly Black and Hispanic residents, indicate a gradual trend towards increased diversity, but not at a pace that would dramatically alter the neighborhood's demographic makeup in the near future.
